Stephen
Stark (Senior) was the son of Aaron Stark (Junior) and Mehitable
Shaw. He was born about 1686 in New London County, Connecticut and
died after December 5, 1755 in either Lebanon or Colchester,
Connecticut. He married Hannah Culver February 15, 1708/09 in
Groton Township, New London County, Connecticut. Hannah was born
about 1682 in New Haven, Connecticut and died about 1722 in either
Groton or Lebanon, Connecticut.

1686

Stephen's
latest year of birth based on later records would have been 1686.
He was witness to a deed transaction dated Sept. 1, 1707. He would
have had to be 21 years old or older to be a witness. [Source:
See year 1707.]

1707

Sept.
1, 1707; Stephen Stark was a witness to property sold by his Uncle
William Stark, Sr. to Valentine Wightman. [Source: FHL Film
#4293 Groton, New London Co, CT First Book of Records 1705-1723;
Book 1, pages 29-30; "William Stark of Groatan for the
love, good will and affection which I have and doe bear towards my
loveing friend Valentine Wightman......1 Sep 1707; Signed William
Starke. Wit John Collver, the mark of Stephen S Starke, Alexander
Huling. Ack 15 Jun 1708. Recd 31 July 1708."]

2)
Court records show on April 20, 1709, the Grand Jury accused
William Stark, John Culver, Isaac Lamb, Joseph Culver, Jr., Aaron
Stark, and Stephen Stark along with their wives of holding
unlawful meetings (Religious meetings which were not approved by
the Congregational Church) and for assisting Valentine Wightman in
settling in the community without the approval of the New London
Selectmen.[Source: Neal, Donn, Web Site titled, "My
Family Through History", URL is "http//www.user.shentel.net/neals". Donn's reference for this material was, "New England Dissent,
1630-1833, The Baptists and the Separation of Church and
State", by William G. McLoughlin; Volume I, pp. 254-264.]

Dec.
6, 1711; Stephen is a witness to a deed transaction between his
Uncle William Stark, Sr. and Valentine Wightman which would allow
William , Sr. to build a saw mill. [Source: FHL Film #4293
Groton, New London Co, CT First Book of Records 1705-1723; Book 1,
page 106; "Articles of agreement made concluded and fully
agreed upon the sixth day of December between William Stark Senior
of Groton, and Valentine Wightman........... aforesaid Valentine
Wightman for the making a dam....... till the medow is
sufficiently drounded except it be at sum times between the first
of November til the first of May only for the driving of a mill or
mills that may be erected.........set their hands and seals
hereunto the Sixth day of December 1711; Signed: Valentine
Wightman. Wit: Joseph Collver, Stephen Starke. Ack. 4 Jan 1711/12.
Recd 4 Jan 1711/12.]

1)
Jan. 4, 1711/12; Stephen is witness to deed transaction between
Valentine Wightman and his Uncle William Stark, Sr.[ Source:
FHL Film #4293 Groton, New London Co, CT First Book of Records
1705-1723; Book 1, page 105; "Valentine Wightman of the town
of Grotton for 25L received of William Stark of the town,
certain tract of land in Grotton beginning at Ephriham Colvers
west corner, land of Ephrham Coulver, eastery bounds of the land
which I formerly purchased of the above said William Stark;
Signed: Valentine Wightman. Wit: Joseph Coillver, Stephen Starke.
Ack. 4 Jan 1711/12. Recd. 4 Jan 1711.12."]

2)
May 22, 1712; Stephen excepted inhabitant of Groton. [Source:
Groton Town Meeting Records, page 34; " William Stark Junier...Stephen
Stark...voated in towne meeting this 22nd day of May 1712 that
above named persons are excepted Inhabitants in this towne of
Groton."]

3)
Jul. 4, 1712; Stephen awarded lot. [Source: FHL Film #4293
Groton, New London Co, CT First Book of Records 1705-1723; Book 1,
page 115115 The names of those that drew lotts at Nawayunk &
ye number of ye lots July 4th 1712; Stephen Stark fifth Lot in
third teer....."]

4)
Nov. 21, 1712; Samuel Rogers, John Rogers, Samuel Beby
(Brother-in-law of these brothers) bought 100 acres from Stephens
Uncle Samuel Fish, married to Sarah Stark. Note Stephen is
reported as living on the land bordering on this property. This
indicates he had received his portion of his father's property by
this date, as had his brother, Aaron, III. [Source: FHL
Film #4293 Groton, New London Co, CT First Book of Records
1705-1723; Book 1, page 133; "Samuel Rogers Senr and John
Rogers Senr both of New London and Samuell Beby of New York now
resident in said New London for 51L to Capt. Samuell Fish of
Groton, 100a, Woolpit Hill, mixey swamp, Aaron Starks dwelling
house near the house, widow Walworths line, land that said John
Rogers sold to said Fish on the north with land now in possion of
William Stark and Aaron Starke (This was Aaron Stark 3rd) on the
west with Rogeres land and on Land where Stephen Starke now dwells
on the south partly on said Stephen Starke and on said widow
Walworth and partly on said Fish's land; 21 Nov 1712; Signed:
Samll Rogers, John Rogers, Samuel Beebee. Wit: Robart Burrows,
David Fish. Ack. 21 Nov 1712. Recd. 21 Nov 1712.]

5)
Nov. 21, 1712; This relates to the same and further shows Stephen
now owns the property he inherited from his father, Aaron Stark,
Jr. Note Stephens land is located to the east of his brother's
(Aaron Stark, III) property. [Source: FHL Film #4293
Groton, New London Co, CT First Book of Records 1705-1723; Book 1,
page 143; "We Samuell Rogers, John Rogers both of New London
and Samuel Beebee of Southard on Long Island have freely given
granted & bestowed upon our friend Stephen Starke of Groaton,
certain tract of land, the said Stephen Starks dwelling house
standing on ye sd land which sd land is bounded on ye west with ye
line that is between the sd Starke and his brother Aaron Starke
which sd line on the westward end of this land is the eastward
line of land that ye sd Aaron Starke hires of the sd Samuell
Rogers, John Rogers, & Samuell Beebee, land now in possession
of Widow Walsworth, to his sd brother joynes upon ye land now in
the possession of ye above sd Widow Walsworth and, that the sd
Starke shall neither sell, exchange or any other way alienate the
sd land with ye consent of his wife and one of us either Samuell
or John Rogers during our life time and with this consideration we
have given granted; Signed Samll Rogers, John Rogers, Samuel
Beebee. Wit John Wood, John Rogers Junr, Aaron Stark. Ack: 21 Nov
1712. Recd 21 Nov 1712."]

6)
Nov. 21, 1712; Same as above. [Source: FHL Film #4293
Groton, New London Co, CT First Book of Records 1705-1723; Book 1,
page 143-144; "These presents are to signifie to all persons
that we whose names are underwriten to wit Samuell Rogers, John
Rogers both of New London in the Colony of Conecticut and Samuel
Beebee of Southhold on Long Island have freely given granted and
bestowed upon Stephen Starke of Groton in the Colony of Conecticut
a highway of ?????? through ye land we have least out to his
brother Aaron a Long on ye south side to ye end of sd land being
bounded on ye Widow Walworth's on the south & on ye north with
our sd land least to his sd brother Aaron we give it to him ye sd
Stephen & his heirs forever as witness our hands and seals
this 21 of ye 9 mo 1712 witness Robart Burrows, Marg [or Mary??] X
Burrows her marke. Signed Samuell Rogers, John Rogers, &
Samuell Beebee. Ack. 21 Nov 1712. Recd 21 Nov 1712.]

1713

1)
Mar. 30, 1713; Stephen sold lots obtained in July of 1712. [Source:
FHL Film #4293 Groton, New London Co, CT First Book of Records
1705-1723, Book 1, pages 148-149; "Stephen Starke of Groton
yeoman for 5L from Edward Yeomans of Groton husbandman, sold, two
lotts of land at the place called Nawayunk neck,3A and a half, 30
Mar 1713. Signed: Stephen A Stark his marke. Wit: Nehemiah Smith
Junr, Lydiah Smith, Margret M Palmes her marke. Ack. 30 Mar 1713.
Recd 30 Mar 1713.]

1)
Jan. 14, 1713/14; Recorded that Samuel Rogers, John Rogers, and
Samuel Beebee had sold 20 acres to Stephen. [Source: FHL
Film #4293 Groton, New London Co, CT First Book of Records
1705-1723, Book 1, page 164; "John Rogers of New London
ack that I have sold to Stephen Stark of Groton a parcel of land
joining to the 20A where his now dwelling house is which sd 20A
was given to him by my brother Samuell Rogers, myself and Samuell
Beebee of Long Island and Southhold as by a deed under our hands
doth appear, bounded, between ye sd Stephen Starke and his brother
Aaron Stark being land which ye sd Aaron Starke hired?? of Samuel
Rogers and myself, Samuell Beebee, 8, 11m, 1713/14. Signed: John
Rogers. Wit Hudson Springer his O marke, Sarah Collver. Ack. and
Recd 14 Jan 1713/14."]

2)
Feb. 3, 1714; Recorded that Samuel Fish bought the property
Stephen inherited from his father, Aaron Stark, Jr. Shows Aaron,
Jr. was deceased before this date and Stephen had received his
share. [Source: FHL Film #4293 Groton, New London Co, CT
First Book of Records 1705-1723, Book 1, page 203; "Stephen
Starke of Groton, for 16L, by Capt. Samuell Fish of Groton, all
the right, all the estate that was my father Aaron Starks, ? Feb
1714 Signed: Stephen Stark. Wit John Wood, John Morgan. Ack. and
recd 3 Feb 1714."]

1)
Feb. 13, 1714/15; Stephen sold 40 acres to his Uncle Samuel Fish,
husband of Sarah Stark, for 90 pounds. [Source: FHL Film
#4293 Groton, New London Co, CT First Book of Records 1705-1723,
Book 1, pages 204-205; "Stephen Stark of Groton, for 90L, by
Capt. Samuell Fish, 40A, bounded by, now in the possession of
the Widow Walworth, Samuell Fishes land which he bought of the
Rogers and Samuell Beeby bounded on the west with land that
Samuell Rogers, John Rogers and Samuell Beeby leased out to Aaron
Starke; 3 Feb 1714. Signed: Stephen Stark, Hannah Stark. Wit: John
Wood, James Morgan. Ack. and Recd 3 Feb 1714/15."]

2)
Aug. 2, 1715; [Source: FHL Film #4293 Groton, New London
Co, CT First Book of Records 1705-1723, Book 1, page 294;
"Stephen Starke of Groton husbandman for 38L from Bieal
Samons of Groton, all the land mentioned. 2 Aug 1715. Signed:
Stephen Stark. Wit: Lydia Smith, Hannah Smith, David Collver. Ack.
and recd 14 Aug 1715. The deed belonging to ye above written
assignment is recorded in Fol 196."]

3)
Aug. 5, 1715; Stephen's brother, Aaron Stark, III, sales property
to Stephen for 12 pounds. [Source: FHL Film #4293 Groton,
New London Co, CT First Book of Records 1705-1723, Book 1, page
295; "Aaron Stark of Groton husbandman for the sum of
12pounds from Stephen Stark of sd Groton, assign and make over
this within written deed and all the land therein mentioned; 5 Aug
1715. Signed: Aaron Stark. Wit: David Collver, Abiell X Samons his
mark, Lydia Smith. Ack. and recd 5 Aug 1715. The deed belonging to
this assignment is recorded in fol 1707/8.]

4)
Nov. 1714???; Stephen's brother's defend Stephen's right ot sell
the 40A property to Samuel Fish. [Source: FHL Film #4293
Groton, New London Co, CT First Book of Records 1705-1723, Book 1,
page 242; "Be it known to all Christian people to whom these
presents shall come know ye that wee Aaron Starke, John Stark and
Abial Stark all of Groton, together with our brother Stephen Stark
of Groton defend the premises contained in a deed made by our sd
brother Stephen Starke unto Capt. Samuell Fish of sd Groton baring
date ----1714. South with land now in the possession of Walworth,
2? Nov 1714. Signed: Aaron Stark, John Stark, Abial Stark. Wit:
Timothy Harrick?, Robert Bur???? Ent and recd Nov. 1714."]

5)
Probably Recorded in year 1715; Deed shows property was divided at
an earlier date between Aaron Stark, III and his brother, Stephen,
probably in 1707/08. Also, on this deed , we find the Hannah
(Culver) Stark is a witness. [Source: FHL Film #4293
Groton, New London Co, CT First Book of Records 1705-1723, Book 1,
page 307; "Samuell Rogers, John Rogers, of New London and
Samuell Beebee of Southhold on Long Island have least out to Aaron
Starke of Groton tract of land in Groton near his now dwelling
house bounded on the northward the sd Starks own land and on ye
south with land in the possession of ye Widow Walsworth and
Eastward with the line which he ye sd Aaron Stark and his brother
Stephen agreed upon to be ye line between them and on ye westward
corners with two oaks marked this land wee have leased out to sd
Aaron Stark for five pounds the year wch he doth ingage to pay
yearly to either Samuell or John Rogers aforesd in currant money
of new England till such time he can purchas ye sd Land of us ye
said Samuell Rogers John Rogers and Samuell Beebee afore sd we
having engaged to ye sd Aaron Starke ut whensover he shall pay
unto us twenty shillings the acrew upon recit thereof we will give
him a deed of sale of sd. Land to him & his heirs forever and
if we should decease before the accomplishment of the payment
hereof we do by these, 21, 6m, 1712. Signed: Samll. Rogers, John
Rogers, Aaron Stark. Wit: John Wood, John Rogers Junr, Hannah
Starke."]

1)
Mar. 24, 1717/18; Stephen is a member of the First Baptist Church
who purchases one and one-half acres from his Uncle William Stark,
Sr. [Source: FHL Film #4293 Groton, New London Co, CT First
Book of Records 1705-1723, Book 1, pages 374-375.]

2)
Nov. 21, 1718; Stephen's Brother-in-law deeds him 8 acres as a
gift. [Source: FHL Film #4293 Groton, New London Co, CT
First Book of Records 1705-1723, Book 1, pages 373-377; "John
Collver Junr of Groton, for love good will which I have and do
bare towards my loving friend Stephen Stark of Groton, 8A, on
Abial Samons land, Collvers land, 21 Nov 1718. Signed: John
Collver. Wit: John Plumbe Junr, Sarah Edwards. Ack. and recd 11
Nov 1718.]

1)
Feb. 19, 1719/20; [Source: FHL Film #4293 Groton, New
London Co, CT First Book of Records 1705-1723, Book 1, pages
468-469; "Stephen Stark of Groton, for divers good causes
& valuable considerations but more effectually in
consideration of ye sum of 8pounds from Samuell Davis of Groton,
right to the common and undivided land in Groton; 19 Feb 1719/20.
Signed: Stephen Stark. Wit: Samll. Lane, Humphry Avory. Ack. and
Recd. 19 Feb 1719/20.]

1)
It is believed the family moved to Lebanon, Connecticut sometime
after the birth of Samuel. His brothers are known to be living in
this area by 1725. Source: 1) CRS, page 9. 2) Clovis
LaFleur speculation.

2)
Hannah died sometime after the birth of Samuel, but the date is
not known. [Source: Clovis LaFleur]

3)
May 20, 1751; Stephen apparently sales property he inherited from
his grandfather, Thomas Shaw, father of Mehitable Shaw. This is
the only document that seems to verify the name of Mehitable's
father. [Source: FHL Film #5595; Stonington Deeds, Vol. 5
& Vol. 6; Vol.6, page 217; "Know all men by these
Presents that I Stephen Stark of Groton, for 30L recd. of Elisha
Gay of Lebanon in the County of Windham, quit claim unto him all
the right, that I have in one certain tract or farm of Land
situate in Stonington, 500A, and is the same farme or Tract of
Land which did formerly belong to my Honoured Grand Father Thomas
Shaw Late of Said Stonington Deceasd and is Known by the Name of
the Long Swamp and is bounded as follows: Easterly by the Lands of
Joshua Holmes and Westerly by the Land of John Holmes and
Northerly and Southerly; 20 May 1751. Signed: Stephen Stark. Wit:
Isaac Huntington, Rebeckah Huntington. Ack: 20 May 1751. Recd: 30
May 1751."]

Abiel
Stark was born before February 1688/89 in Groton New London
County, Connecticut, and died Between December 03, 1755 and
January 05, 1756 in Colchester, Connecticut. He married Mary
Walworth. Document dated April 20, 1721 indicates Abiel and Mary
Wallsworth were married before this date. She was the daughter of
William Walworth and Mary Seaton, born February 06, 1693/94 in
Fisher Island, Connecticut (Later New York) and died August 23,
1771 in Norwich or Lebanon, Connecticut.

1689

This
would be the latest year of birth for Abiel. The earliest document
found related to Abiel was dated Feb. 14, 1709/10. He was a
witness to a deed between his Uncle William Stark, Sr. and
Valentine Wightman. He had to be 21 years old to be a witness,
hence his latest year of birth would be Feb. 1688/89. [Source:
See Source for year 1710.]

1710

Feb.
14, 1709/10; Abiel is a witness to deed transaction between his
Uncle William Stark, Sr. and Valentine Wightman. [Source:
FHL Film #4293 Groton, New London Co, CT First Book of Records
1705-1723; Book 1, page172. "William Stark of the town of
Groton... for four pounds currant monie of New England payed by
Valentine Weightman..... 14 Feb 1710; Signed William Starke. Wit
Aaron Stark, Aabiel Stark. Ack Mr. William Starke 8 Mar 1709/10.
Recd 8 Mar 1709/10."]

2)
May 29, 1716; Abiel gives up any further claim to the estate of
his father, Aaron Stark, Jr. in favor of his brother, Aaron Stark,
III. [Source: FHL Film #4293 Groton, New London Co, CT
First Book of Records 1705-1723; Book 1, page 310. "Be it
known, the subscribers do acknowledge that we have received our
full parts of shears of all ye estate that was our father Aaron
Starks of Groton deceased, and acquit all our right title claim or
demand whatsoever of or unto the estate of our sd father Aaron
Starke and to every part therof unto our brother Aaron Stark of
said Groton. 29 May 1716. Signed: John Stark, Aabiel Stark, Joseph
Collver, Sarah Stark. Wit: Samll. Fox, David Collver. Ack and recd
29 May 1716."]

May
6, 1717; Abiel is again a witness to deed transaction. [Source:
FHL Film #4293 Groton, New London Co, CT First Book of Records
1705-1723; Book 1, pages 351-352. "Andrew Davis of
Groton...for love and good will... to my son Comfort Davis of
Groton... 1A in the town of Groton near the dwelling house of the
sd Andrew Davis. 6 May 1717. Signed: Andrew Davis. Wit: John
Williams, Abiel Stark. Ack and recd 6 May 1717."]

1718

1)
Mar. 24, 1717/1718; Abiel is one of those named on the Baptist
Church Deed purchasing 0ne and one-half acres from Abiel's Uncle
William Stark. [Source: FHL Film #4293 Groton, New London
Co, CT First Book of Records 1705-1723; Book 1, pages 374-375.]

2)
Dec. 13, 1718; This deed transaction shows Abiel sold property to
his cousin, William Stark, Jr. However, it was acknowledged in
Lebanon Jan. 2 1718/19. This is the first indication Abiel is
moving from Groton to Lebanon. [Source: FHL Film #4293
Groton, New London Co, CT First Book of Records 1705-1723; Book 1,
pages 469-470. "Abiall Stark of Groton... sell... to William
Stark Junr. of Groton for a valuable consideration... all my right
& title of the within mentioned tract of Land. 13 Dec 1718.
Signed: Abiall Stark. Wit: Samll. Burrows, Christopher Stark. Ack
in Lebanon 2 Jan 1718/19 and recd 16 Apr 1719."]

May
20, 1720; Abiel sold the property he bought from Mary Culver for 8
pounds in in 1716 back to her brother, Ephraim Culver, Jr. for 32
pounds. Note Abile is now recorded as a resident of Lebanon. [Source:
FHL Film #4293 Groton, New London Co, CT First Book of Records
1705-1723; Book 1. "Abiall Starke of Lebanon in ye county of
New London... husbandman for 32L... from Josh. Collver Junr.... in
ye town of Groton at tract of land Ephraim Collver Senr late of
Groton decd dyed lawfully heired of without partition among ye
heirs of ye sd Ephraim Collver ye sd Abiall Starke doth hereby for
him.... conveigh all ye estate that he heth in & unto ye sd
Tract of Land unto ye sd Joseph Collver. Signed: Aabiel Starke.
Wit: Samll Avery, John Ledyard. Ack and recd 10 May 1720."]

1721

Abiel
Stark and Mary Walworth were married before Apr. 20, 1721 as will
be seen in the next item. This document shows on this date he was
married to a lady named Mary who would seem to have been the
sister of "James Wallsworth, deceased." Therefore, her
surname was Wallsworth/Walworth. [Source: FHL Film #4294
Groton, New London Co, CT Second and Fourth Book of Records, Book
2, page 194. "Abial Stark of Lebanon and Mary his wife quit
claim to Thomas Wallsworth of Groton... right in estate of James
Wallsworth... Dated 20 Apr 1721. Recd 9 Sep 1726. Signed: Abial
Stark, Mary X Stark. Wit: Gershom Clark?, William Clarke?"]

1722

Apr.
19, 1722; Abiel has a lot laid out to him by the Groton Committee.
[Source: FHL Film #4293 Groton, New London Co, CT First
Book of Records 1705-1723; Book 1, pages 676-677. "We whose
names are undr. Written being a Committee to lett out the Commons
according to the vote of the town passed in Groton 16 Apr 1719...
have layed out 19 Apr 1722 to Abial Starke one wood Lot... corner
of Christopher Stark his wood lot. Signed: Nehemiah Smith Junr,
Nicholas Street, Samll. Lester. Recd 19 Apr 1722.]

2)
Dec. 28, 1725; Abial sold the lot he received from the Groton
Committee in 1722 for 26 pounds. Note they show him as resident of
Groton. I believe this must have been an error by the Recorder. Source:
FHL Film #4294 Groton, New London Co, CT Second and Fourth Book of
Records, Book 2, page 369. "Abial Stark of Groton for 26L to
Mr. Nathaniel Niles of South Kings Town Road Island yeoman... wood
lot laid out to the sd Stark... adjoining to the sd Niles his
farm... wood lot laid out to Christopher Stark. Dated 28 Dec 1725.
Recd 13 May 1728. Signed: Abial Stark. Wit: Thomas Chipman,
Benjamin Minor."

1)
Oct. 13, 1726; Abiel is witness to deed of exchange between his
Uncle William Stark, Sr. and William's son, Christopher. [Source:
FHL Film #4294 Groton, New London Co, CT Second and Fourth Book of
Records, Book 2, page 231.]

2)
Dec. 3, 1726; This deed seems to confirm the transaction recorded
Dec. 1725.[Source: FHL Film #4294 Groton, New
London Co, CT Second and Fourth Book of Records, Book 2, page 370.
"Abial Stark farmer to Nathaniel Niles of South Kings Town in
Road Island yeoman.... Corner of Christopher Stark... laid out to
Abial Stark by the Committee of Groton 14 Apr 1722. Dated 3 Dec
1726. Recd 3 Dec 1726. Signed: Abial Stark. Wit: John Wallsworth,
Joshua Morgan."]

1)
Mar. 18, 1727/28; Abial appears to have sold back the 100 acres
purchased from Christopher Stark Jun. 20, 1727 for the same amount
he paid, 400 pounds. It would appear again, the recorder reports
Abiel is a resident of Groton. However, in the next item, he is
again recorded as a resident of Lebanon. [Source: FHL Film
#4294 Groton, New London Co, CT Second and Fourth Book of Records,
Book 2, pages 375-376. "Abial Stark of Groton farmer for 400L
paid by Christopher Stark farmer... 100A... Mr. Nathaniel Niles...
Mr. Whitmans line. Dated 18 Mar 1728. Recd 25 Nov 1728. Signed:
Abiel Stark. Wit: John Collver, Hannah Ayer.]

2)
Nov. 7, 1728; Abiel's spouse, Mary Walworth, must have inherited
property from her father, William Walworth. Note this record shows
Abiel is a resident of Lebanon. This transaction appears to show
Abiel and his spouse sold her share of her father's estate to her
brother, Thomas Walworth for 50 pounds. Thomas Walworth was
married to Phebe Stark, cousin of Abiel Stark. Note this
transaction was not recorded until Mar. 14, 1746/47. [Source:
FHL Film #4294 Groton, New London Co, CT Second and Fourth Book of
Records, Book 4, page 202. "Abiall Starke and his wife Mary
Starke of Lebanon in the County of Windham and Colony of
Connecticut... for 50L paid by their loving brother Thomas
Wallsworth of Lebanon.... all their right... to all estate
belonging to their Honoured Father Mr. William Wallsworth Late of
said Groton Deceased. Dated 7 Nov 1728. Recd. 14 Mar 1746/7.
Signed: Abiall Stark, Mary M Stark her mark. Wit: Sarah West,
Ebenezer West.]

1729

Apr.
22, 1729; This transaction appears to give up any further claims
by Abiel to the property of his father, Aaron Stark, Jr.'s estate,
to his sister, Mary Stark and her spouse, Joseph Culver. [Source:
FHL Film #4294 Groton, New London Co, CT Second and Fourth Book of
Records, Book 2, pages 442-443. "Abial Stark of Lebenon in
the County of Windham husbandman for divers good causes and
considerations quit claimed to Joseph Collver Junr of Groton for
his full and peaceable possession. Dated 22 Apr 1729. Recd 9 Nov
1729. Signed: Abial Stark. Wit: Benjamin Southworth, Ebenezer
West."]

1731

1)
Apr. 27, 1731; This record was recorded on this date. Abiel Stark
purchased from his brother, 10 acres which was originally
purchased by their grandfather, Aaron Stark, Sr. This may have
been part of the Purchase Aaron Stark made from Rev. William
Thompson in 1664. [Source: FHL Film #4295 Groton, New
London Co, CT Third Book of Records, page 121. " Aaron Stark
of Colchester in the County of Hartford... for the sum of 20L...
paid by Abial Stark of Lebenon in the County of Windham... common
or undivided land... and more especially to a 10A grant purchased
by my Grand Father which may more fully appear by Record. 9 Apr
????. Signed: Aaron Stark. Wit: ------, -----. Ack and recd 27 Apr
1731."]

1)
Mar. 27, 1732; Abiel releases property to his brother-in-law,
Thomas Walworth, married to his cousin, Phebe Stark. [Source:
FHL Film #4295 Groton, New London Co, CT Third Book of Records,
page 74-75. "Deed of Release from Abial Stark of Lebanon in
the county of Windham... unto Thomas Wallsworth... right in first
division woodlot which right formerly belonged to Isaac Fox of
Groton and now in the hands or right of the sd Stark by the reason
of said Wallsworths deed being lost and... do by these presents...
all my right. 27 Mar 1732. Signed: Aabial Stark. Wit: Ebenezer
West, Joshua West. Ack and recd 26 Oct 1732."]

2)
1732; Abiel sold property to his cousin, Christopher Stark (Son of
William Stark, Sr.). [Source: FHL Film #4295 Groton, New
London Co, CT Third Book of Records, page 91-92. "Abial Stark
of Lebenon county of Windham for 7L paid by Christopher Stark of
Groton... all my right... excepting first to... ???/ ??/ 1732.
Signed: Abial Stark. Wit: Ebenezer Bo??, John Patridge. Ack and
recd 17 Apr 1733."]

Dec.
6, 1733; Abiel 1400 pounds to purchase land in Groton near his
cousin, Daniel Stark's land. He bought from John Smith who was
probably the Step-son of Elizabeth (Stark) Smith, daughter of
Aaron Stark, Sr. [Source: FHL Film #4295 Groton, New London
Co, CT Third Book of Records, page 125. "John Smith of
Groton... for 1400L... paid by Abiel Stark of Lebenon in the
County of Windham... certain tract of Land... 300A... Thomas ???
land... & Niles Orchard... from thence with Daniel Starks
land... sd Whitmans Land... Jonathan Starks southwest corner...
Country Road... Recorded in Groton with the Meeting House thereon.
6 Dec 1733. Signed: John Smith. Wit: John Wilson?, James Ashby.
Ack and recd 27 Dec 1733."]

1)
Feb. 25, 1735; Abiel, still reported in Lebanon. [Source:
FHL Film #4295 Groton, New London Co, CT Third Book of Records,
page 92. "Abial Stark of Lebenon County of Windham all my
right parcel of land which formerly was Isaac Foxes his right unto
Charles Stark?? of Groton and the above sd Christopher Stark
having... which should have contained the right or property of
land... the above sd Abial Stark do... By the abovesd Isaac Fox
his right... Common land in Groton. 25 Feb 1735. Signed: Abial
Stark. Wit: Ebenezer ????, John Partridge.]

2)
May, 1735; Silas Stark born. A daughter who married Nathan
Walworth was also born to Abiel and Mary but her date of birth is
not known. [Source: Charles R. Stark, The Aaron Stark
Family, Seven Generations, Published by Wright & Potter,
Boston, Mass. 1927, page 10.]

3)
Dec. 2, 1735; Abiel sold property to his brother-in-law, John
Walworth. [Source: FHL Film #4294 Groton, New London Co, CT
Second and Fourth Book of Records, Book 4, page 10. "Abial
Stark of Lebenon in the County of Windham for 8L of John
Wallsworth of Groton... one second division in the common. Dated 2
Dec 1735. Recd 2 Dec 1735. Signed: Abial Stark. Wit: Thos.
Wallsworth, Nathan Niles."]

JOHN
STARK was born before 1691 in New London County, Connecticut and
died before September 08, 1753, in New London County, Connecticut.
He married Martha Walworth November 10, 1715, in Groton, New
London County, Connecticut. She was born March 1690/91, at
Fishers' Island, Connecticut (Presently New York) and died after
September 1753, probably in Lebanon, Windham County, Connecticut.
Her parents were William Walworth and Mary Abigail Seaton.

1691

John
Stark's latest year of birth would have been 1691 based on later
documents. He was a witness to a deed transaction acknowledged
Jun. 2, 1712. He would have been 21 years old or older. Hence the
latest year of birth being 1691. [Source: See Year 1712,
Item #1.]

1712-1715

1)
Jun. 2, 1712; This is the earliest document related to John found
to date. He was a witness to a deed transaction between his Uncle
William Stark and Robert Creary. To be a witness, John had to be
twenty-one. This document would indicate John was born before
1691. [Source: FHL Film #4293 Groton, New London Co, CT
First Book of Records 1705-1723; Book 1, pages 144-146.
"Robert Creary of Groton husbandman, for 30L from William
Starke, 40A, adjacent to the County Roade, Springers Brooke, by
Joseph Gards land...... this tract of parsel of land said Robart
Creary sold for to pay centaine debts of his fathers Mr. Peter
Creary deceased.....[year and day blank] 1712. Signed: Robart
Crery, Peter Crery. Wit: Daniel Eldsey, John Stark. Ack 2 Jun
1712. Recd 2 Jun 1712.]

2)
Jul. 1, 1712; John is again a witness to a deed transaction
between his Uncle Samuel Fish (Spouse was Sarah Stark, daughter of
Aaron Stark, Sr.) and cousin, Samuel Fish, Jr. [Source: FHL
Film #4293 Groton, New London Co, CT First Book of Records
1705-1723; Book 1, page 149. "Samuel Fish of Groton yeoman
for love and good will for my loving son Samuell Fish Junr of the
same towne.......give.... certain tract of land...... Lieut. John
Fanings land.... by John Fannings house ......140A..... 1 Jul
1712. Signed: Samuell Fish. Wit: Daniel Eldredg, John Starke. Ack
1 Jul 1712.]

3)
Jul. 1, 1712; John is witness on the same day to deed transaction
between Samuel Fish and Cousin, Moses Fish. [Source: FHL
Film #4293 Groton, New London Co, CT First Book of Records
1705-1723; Book 1, pages 152-153. "Samuell Fish of Groton
yeomon for love and good will & affection which I have and
do beare towards my loving son Moses Fish of the same town
given tract of land..... Widow Walworth...Lieut. John Fanning
House.... Samuel Fish Juner northeast corner..... this line being
the desedent line between my two sons Samuell and Moses
Fish...250A... 1 Jul 1712. Signed Samuell Fish. Wit Daniel Edgredg,
John Starke. Capt Samuell Fish Ack. 1 Jul 1712. Recd 1 Jul 1712.]

4)
Jul. 23, 1714; John is witness to deed transaction between his
Uncle William Stark, Sr. and James Culver. Another witness is the
cousin of John, William Stark, Jr. (Son of William Stark, Sr.). [Source:
FHL Film #4293 Groton, New London Co, CT First Book of Records
1705-1723; Book 1, page 473. "William Stark of Groton
gentleman for 18L payed by James Collver.... one dwelling house
that stands upon the land that I heired? (Leased Perhaps) of John
Cullver of Groton aforesd and all my right in the land which I
have of John Culver by Lease.... 23 Jul 1714. Signed William
Starke. Wit: William Starke Junr. John Starke. Entered 6 Jun
1715.]

5)
Nov. 2? 1714; John and his brothers Abial and Aaron declare the
legality and boundaries of a deed transaction made between their
brother Stephen Stark and their Uncle Samuel Fish (Husband of
Sarah Stark, daughter of Aaron Stark, Sr.). [Source: FHL
Film #4293 Groton, New London Co, CT First Book of Records
1705-1723; Book 1, page 242. "Be it known to all Christian
people to whom these presents shall come know ye that wee Aaron
Starke, John Stark and Abial Stark all of Groton, together with
our brother Stephen Stark of Groton defend the premises contained
in a deed made by our sd brother Stephen Starke unto Capt. Samuell
Fish of sd Groton baring date.....3 Feb. 1714 (See Groton Records,
Book 1, pages 204-205)..... South with land now in the possession
of Walworth... 2? Nov 1714. Signed: Aaron Stark, John Stark, Abial
Stark. Wit: Timothy Harrick?, Robert Bur???? Ent and recd Nov.
1714.]

6)
Oct. 4, 1715; John Stark and his brother, Aaron Stark, III, are
witnesses to deed transaction between James Packer and Samuel Run.
[Source: FHL Film #4293 Groton, New London Co, CT First
Book of Records 1705-1723; Book 1, page 345. "James Packer of
Groton for the sum of five pounds from Samuell Run---- two lots of
land.... nawank neck 1A and 1A.... 4 Oct 1715. Signed: James
Packer. Wit: Aaron Stark, John Stark. Ack. and recd 6 Feb
1715/16."]

1)
Apr. 2, 1716; This deed clearly shows John is a land owner. The
land he owns was probably inherited from his father, Aaron Stark,
Jr. [Source: FHL Film #4293 Groton, New London Co, CT First
Book of Records 1705-1723; Book 1, page 435. "Isaac Lambe of
Groton yeoman, for 30L, from Ephraim Culver of Groton
husbandman... 40A... William Gallops land northerly upon Thomas
Lambs land westerly upon the afore sd Isaac Lambs medow... corner
tree of John Starks and so bounded southwest upon John Starkes
Land. 2 Apr 1716. Signed: Isaac lamb. Wit: Aaron Stark, Abiah
Stark. Ack. and recdd 3 Apr 1716.]

2)
May 29, 1716; John gives up any further claim to the estate of his
father, Aaron Stark, Jr. in favor of his brother, Aaron Stark,
III. [Source: FHL Film #4293 Groton, New London Co, CT
First Book of Records 1705-1723; Book 1, page 310. "Be it
known, the subscribers do acknowledge that we have received our
full parts of shears of all ye estate that was our father Aaron
Starks of Groton deceased, and acquit all our right title claim or
demand whatsoever of or unto the estate of our sd father Aaron
Starke and to every part therof unto our brother Aaron Stark of
said Groton. 29 May 1716. Signed: John Stark, Aabiel Stark, Joseph
Collver, Sarah Stark. Wit: Samll. Fox, David Collver. Ack. and
recd 29 May 1716.]

4)
Daughters Susanna and Mehitable, mentioned in John, Sr.'s will
were probably born after 1716 and before 1722. The latest year of
birth for Susanna would be 1722, based on her marriage date in
1737 if she was 15 years old in that year. [Source: Clovis
La Fleur Estimate.]

5)
Mar. 24, 1717/18; John Stark is one of the members of the 1st
Baptist Church of Groton who purchased 1 1/2 acres from John's
Uncle William Stark, Sr. [Source: FHL Film #4293 Groton,
New London Co, CT First Book of Records 1705-1723; Book 1, pages
374-375.]

6)
Feb. 20, 1720/21; John Stark and his spouse, Martha (Wallsworth)
Starke, sell Martha's portion of the estate of her father, William
Wallsworth, Sr. to her brother, John Wallsworth for 40 pounds. [Source:
FHL Film #4293 Groton, New London Co, CT First Book of Records
1705-1723; Book 1, page 601. "John Starke of Norwich
Carpenter & Martha Starke wife to John Stark... for 40L paid
by our loving Brother John Wallsworth husbandman... sold... all
right unto every tract or parsell of land that belonged unto our
Honord Father Mr. William Wallsworth Late of Said Groton Deseased.
20 Feb 1720/1. Signed: John Starke, Marthew[sic] Starke. Wit:
Nehemiah Smith Junr, James Chipman, Thomas Wallsworth. Ack. and
recd 20 Feb 1720/1"]

7)
Feb. 20, 1717/18; On the same date, John and Martha give their
portion of the estate of Martha's brother, James Wallsworth, to
her brother Thomas Wallsworth. Thomas and James were twins. Notice
in these two deeds, John Stark is recorded as a resident of
Norwich. [Source: FHL Film #4293 Groton, New London Co, CT
First Book of Records 1705-1723; Book 1, page 602."John Stark
of Norwich, carpenter, and Martha Stark his wife for love and good
will to Thomas Wallsworth of Groton... and for desire we have that
the will of the dead be fulfilled, namely of James Wallsworth, our
brother, late of Groton, decd, brother Thomas Wallsworth should
possess estate whereas sd will was not executed... assign all
right. Dated 20 Feb 1720/21. Signed: John Stark, Martha Stark.
Wit: James Chipman, John Wallsworth"]

8)
Sept. 30, 1721; A lot is laid out to John by Groton Committee
Vote. This may have been property passed on to the First Baptist
Church of Waterford in 1751. This Church was located on the crest
of Fort Hill. [Source: FHL Film #4293 Groton, New London
Co, CT First Book of Records 1705-1723; Book 1, page 659. "We
whose names are undr. Written being a Committee to set out ye
Common according to a town voate past in Groton 16 Apr 1719 have
layed out 30 Sep 1721 to John Stark one wood lot beginning at ye
northwest corner of Bial Sammons his wood lot on fourt hill... to
line of Samll. Fish... Signed: Joshua Bill, Samuel Lester,
Nicholas Street. Recd 24 Oct 1721.]

9)
Nov. 25, 1721; John is witness to Quit Claim transaction between
his brother, Aaron Stark, III and Wm. Wilkenson of Westerly, RI. [Source:
FHL Film #4293 Groton, New London Co, CT First Book of Records
1705-1723; Book 1, pages 618-619.]

10)
Nov. 25, 1721; On the same date, John is again a witness to a
transaction between Nathaniel Niles, Jr. and his brother, Aaron
Stark, III & his spouse Margaret (Wells) Stark. [Source:
FHL Film #4293 Groton, New London Co, CT First Book of Records
1705-1723; Book 1, page 620-624.]

11)
Feb. 5, 1721/22; John Stark, and his brother-in-law, Thomas
Walsworth (Husband of Phebe Stark, daughter of William Stark, Sr.)
appear to have purchased property in Lebanon from Samuel Culver.
This seems to say they are in the process of moving to Lebanon,
CT. Note: John appeared to be resident of Norwich in Feb. of 1721.
Appears he and the family are now moving to Lebanon. [Source:
Film #4707 Lebanon Index to Deeds; Grantee; Stark, John &
Thomas Walsworth; Grantor; Samuel Culver; Book 3, page 342; W; 5
Feb 1721/22.]

1)
Jun. 4, 1726; John purchased property from his Uncle William
Stark, Sr. and is recorded as a resident of Lebanon. One of the
witnesses is "Joannah Stark". She would have been
Joannah Walsworth, sister to John's wife, Martha and married to
Christopher Stark, son of William Stark, Sr.[Source: FHL
Film #4294 Groton, New London Co, CT Second and Fourth Book of
Records, Book 2, page 221-222. "William Stark of Groton for
4L from John Stark of Lebanon... 4 or 5 A... in a deed from Wm.
Stark to sd John Stark bareing date 19 Dec 1722... joining to
Colvers Land... Dated 4 Jun 1726. Signed: William Stark. Wit:
Joannah Stark, Daniel Stark. Recd 21 Nov 1726."]

2)
Jun 6, 1726; John sells the above property to his brother-in-law,
Joseph Culver, Jr. married to John's sister, Mary Stark. [Source:
#4294 Groton, New London Co, CT Second and Fourth Book of Records;
Book 2, page 221-222. "John Stark of Lebanon for 4L paid by
Joseph Collver Junr of Groton... 4A more or less... bounded by
land of Joseph Collver bought of Wm. Stark... Dated 6 Jun 1726.
Signed: John Stark. Wit: Thomas Chipman, David Collver, Recd 21
Nov. 1726."]

3)
Dec. 9, 1729; John sold 100 acres to William Smith, probably
John's portion of his father's property he inherited. [Source:
FHL Film #4295 Groton, New London Co, CT Third Book of Records,
Book 3, pages 384-85. "John Stark of Lebanon Carpenter for
200L paid by William Smith 100A by Volintine Whitmans...
a swamp commonly known by the name of maple swamp... 9 Dec 1729.
Signed: John Stark. Wit: Ebenezer Pierce?, Elihu Avery. Ack and
recd Mar 1731.Dec. 9 1729; On the same date, John sold property to
his brother-in-law, William Wallsworth, Jr. for twenty pounds.
Note Lebanon is now in Windham County. Source: #4295 Groton, New
London Co, CT Third Book of Records, Book 3, page 169. "John
Stark of Town of Lebenon in the County of Windham... for 20L ...
paid by Willm. Wallsworth of Groton... Abial Sammons his woodlot
on Fourt Hill... 9 Dec 1729. Signed: John Stark. Wit: Ebenezer
Pierce, Elihu Avery. Ack. and recd 15 Dec 1732."]

John
seems to have moved from Lebanon to Waterford for he is reported
by Charles R. Stark to have been a deacon in the First Baptist
Church of New London. This Church was the second Baptist Church,
founded in 1710. It was located on the crest of Fort Hill in
Waterford and called the "Old Pepper Box" because,
during the revolution, the roof was riddled by British cannon fire
during their blockade of the coast. CRS reports a stone bearing
the name Deacon John Stark was in the adjoining burying ground of
this church as late as 1850. Because John's will was probated in
New London County instead of Windham, it is presumed he moved from
Lebanon to Waterford sometime between these years. [Source:
The Aaron Stark Family, Seven Generations, by Charles R. Stark,
published 1927, pages 9-10.]

1747-1753

1)
Dec. 1, 1747;"....I (Hempstead) went into Madm. Winthrop's
& wrote the heads of an agreement between Madm. Winthrop &
John Stark. about taking the mill to halves &c." [Source:
The Aaron Stark Family, Seven Generations, by Charles R. Stark,
published 1927, page 10. His source was the Hempstead Dairy.]

2)
Jun 7, 1750; Since this is only an Index record, one would presume
John Stark, Jr. transferred property in New London to his father,
John Stark, Sr. [Source: Film #5107 New London, CT; Grantor
Index to the Deeds; Grantor; John Stark, Jr.; Grantee; John Stark,
15183, Warr, 7 Jun 1750; General Neck, FHL]

3)
Jan. 2, 1750/51; Again, this is Deed Index Record and the content
has not been seen by the author. Appears John has sold property to
a Church. However, it does illustrate John is probably living in
New London. The Church Meeting may have something to do with the
First Baptist Church in Waterford. [Source: FHL Film #5107
New London, CT; Grantor Index to the Deeds; Grantor; John Stark;
Grantee; Et al [blank] 15196 Church Meeting 2 Jan 1750/51.]

4)
Jan. 14, 1751/52; "Old Ms. Wallsworth (Mother of Martha
Wallsworth) of Groton died in N. L. at her son-in-laws John Starks
aged I suppose above 84. Her husband was William Wallsworth &
she lived with him as tenant on Fishers island above 50 years ago
& then came off & he was the first that ever set up
butchering in New London. 53 years since he settled in Groton
& died there." [Source: The Aaron Stark Family,
Seven Generations, by Charles R. Stark, published 1927, page 10.
His source was the Hempstead Dairy.]

Sept.
8, 1753; New London Probate Records give will of John on this date
which mentioned wife Martha, and son John, Jr., who is to pay his
two sisters, Susanna and Mehitable, 20 pounds each. His wife
Martha and brother Abiel are to be executors. [: 1951
research of Donald L. Jacobson for Mrs. H. S. McKee. His source
was The New London Probate Records, File # 5064.] Martha Walworth:
Christening: January 24, 1691/92, New London County, Connecticut.
[Source: Walworth/Walsworth Genealogy, 1689-1962, by
Reginald Wellington, Queen Anne's Publishing, Centerville
Maryland, 1962, pages 1-3, Christening performed by Rev. Gurdon
Saltonstall.]

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